HCPA Aerosol Products Division unveils new strategic plan
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Aerosol Products Division (APD) recently reorganized under a new strategic plan to better serve the entire aerosol supply chain. This realignment will allow for increased member engagement and …
Regulatory Issues
CARB Throughout January 2020, California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff continued to work on amendments for its volatile organic compound (VOC) Consumer Products Rule. The following categories are currently targeted: Aerosol air fresheners Hair spray Dry …
FEA arrives in September in Lisbon; registration open
The biennial FEA Global Aerosol Events (FEAerosol2020) is set for September 23–24, 2020. More than 1,500 attendees from the aerosol supply chain will gather at the FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa) in Lisbon, Portugal. Registration …
Aerosol industry veteran Dan Renn passes away
Dan Renn passed away on Feb. 23, 2020. Before retiring, Renn was employed as Sales Manager for Shield Packaging, Regional Sales Manager for Bridgeview Aerosols and Sales Manager for KIK/CCL. Renn was an integral part of the …
FDA approves first generic of ProAir HFA
Agency Supports Development of Complex Generic Drugs to Improve Competition and Access to More Affordable Medicines The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic of ProAir HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol for the …
Luxe Pack Shanghai & Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna postpone events due to Coronavirus
BolognaFiere Cosmoprof SpA, organizer of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, has officially announced that the 2020 edition will be postponed to June 11-15, 2020.It was supposed to be held March 12-16. "The latest news concerning Novel Corona Virus …
CBD oil use prohibited for commercial drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol has issued a clarification that Federal law does not recognize the legalized status of medical marijuana, hemp, CBD oil or recreation marijuana. The DOT …
Lindal breaks ground for new facility in Brazil
Global aerosol dispensing company, LINDAL Group recently held a ground-breaking ceremony marking the start of construction for its $25 million landmark facility in Brazil, a project which represents the company’s largest investment to date. Work began …
Supplier’s Day registration is open
Registration is open for the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day. It is set for May 5–6 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. Watch the video “A Clear Vision …
Aptar to acquire FusionPKG
AptarGroup, Inc. announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Fusion Packaging I, L.P. (FusionPKG). Stephan Tanda, Aptar President & CEO commented on the transaction, “We are very pleased to welcome the FusionPKG team …